Private foundation · EIN 56-2089195 · Greensboro, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gunzenhauser-Chapin Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$1.2M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NC
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Childhood Cancer OrganizationKensington, MDTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$120K
Shared Hope InternationalVancouver, WATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$90K
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NYTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$90K
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsWashington, DCTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$60K
Western Environmental Law CenterEugene, ORTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$60K
International Relief TeamsSan Diego, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$60K
YMCA of KauaiLihue, HITo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$55K
North Bay CnaRohnert Park, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$50K
SoundxperienceJenkintown, PATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$50K
Groton Hill MusicGroton, MATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$40K
Little Village FoundationSolvang, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$40K
Super Heroes Humane SocietyOneonta, NYTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$40K
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$37K
Dg Educational ServicesNicasio, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$35K
Global Pediatric AllianceSan Francisco, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$35K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$35K
National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, ORTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$30K
Prader-Willi Homes of CaliforniaMill Valley, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$30K
Susan Howards Novato Boxing ClubNovato, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$30K
Angel Strong LLCScottsdale, AZTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$30K
Kauai Sailing AssociationLihue, HITo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$25K
Al Otro Lado IncMaywood, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$20K
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$20K
Wings of RescueIndio, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$20K
The Body PositiveBerkeley, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$15K
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$15K
Inland Northwest Land ConservancySpokane, WATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$10K
Spokane RiverkeeperSpokane, WATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$10K
Unitarian Universalist Church of TucsonTucson, AZTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$10K
Benji ProjectPort Townsend, WATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$10K
Schweitzer Alpine Racing SchoolSandpoint, IDTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$5,000
Snake River WaterkeeperBoise, IDTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$5,000
Northwest Film ForumSeattle, WATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$5,000
Community Foundation of Northwest MississippiHernando, MSTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$5,000
Dixie Theatre Foundation IncApalachicola, FLTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$3,500
Diversify Dietetics IncAtlanta, GATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$1,500
Laura S HouseAliso Viejo, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$1,500
Social Good FundRichmond, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$1,500
Marin Community FoundationNovato, CATo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose.$500

By state: California 14 · New York 3 · Washington 6 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Oregon 2

About this foundation

Gunzenhauser-Chapin Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, administered in care of Piedmont Financial Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gunzenhauser-Chapin Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gunzenhauser-Chapin Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 39 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Gunzenhauser-Chapin Fund give?

California (14 grants), New York (3 grants), Washington (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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